About this role
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someones life?
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
At Avivo, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live well and work well.
As a Career Counselor , you will provide intensive case management, career exploration, and employment services to individuals enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). You'll partner with participants to identify career goals, overcome barriers, and build pathways toward meaningful employment and long-term self-sufficiency.
Working throughout the St. Cloud community, you'll help individuals discover their strengths, explore career opportunities, access training and education, and connect with employment resources. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, improve their financial stability, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.
And yes — Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization , offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.
What You'll Do
- Conduct participant orientations, intake assessments, and employment planning activities
- Help participants identify career goals that align with their strengths, interests, and skills
- Provide career counseling, job search assistance, resume development, and interview preparation
- Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
- Support participants in accessing training, educational opportunities, and community resources
- Facilitate workshops on employment-related topics such as digital literacy, workplace communication, employer expectations, and resume writing
- Develop relationships with employers and identify employment opportunities for participants
- Represent Avivo at hiring events, networking opportunities, and community-based employment activities
- Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, reporting, and database documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support participant success and positive employment outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Services, Psychology or similar field or four years combined equivalent experience and/or training in human services or related field.
- Experience and desire to work with persons of diverse cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Able to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
PREFERRED:
- Global Career Development Facilitator Certification preferred or ability to become certified.
- Two or more years of experience providing vocational/employment counseling, case management, vocational rehabilitation, supported work settings, community mental health, or chemical dependency services.
BENEFITS:
- Medica health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) Plan: with matching contributions
- 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
- Flexible schedule (hybrid, remote options)
IN ADDITION:
- Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
- Clinical supervision towards licensure
- Competitive pay, based on education & experience
- Mileage reimbursement
Avivo is a nonprofit organization which serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment, and career advancement. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well. Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, career and technical education, and employment services at locations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Avivo employees help individuals transform their lives move out of poverty, find treatment and achieve recovery, end homelessness, train for and start careers, and secure jobs. At Avivo, employees experience worthwhile work and professional growth as part of a vibrant and diverse workforce. You have direct and positive impact in peoples lives and are a part of make lasting change in our community! avivomn.org
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.